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Midwestern spirit meets big city offerings

Columbus is one city that’s as smart as it is loaded with fun things to do. In fact, Columbus has recently been named one of the 7 most intelligent cities in the world.* The Buckeye City is a breath of fresh Midwestern air that will pleasantly surprise you.* With 32 educational institutions in reach, Columbus has endless major options ranging from speech and hearing science to operations management.* Named to the list of 7 best places in the country to operate a business and home to big business gurus like Nationwide Insurance and Cardinal Health, a bright collegiate and professional career awaits you in Columbus.* And with such a low unemployment rate, 4.3%, you’ll be off and running right after graduation.

Columbus has a diverse list of attractions including the Arena Entertainment District, COSI museum, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, and Franklin Park Conservatory. The Arch City is one place where fun is in endless supply.* And when the day’s festivities have ended, gear up for a rowdy evening of Columbus nightlife laughing at the Funny Bone Comedy Club, seeing a great movie at the Gateway Film Center, or even striking it rich at the Hollywood Casino.* And when you’ve worked up an appetite, experience the robust foodie scene of Columbus with a trip to the North Market or one of local legend Elizabeth Lessner’s chow down spots including Betty’s Fine Food & Spirits and Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails.* Sport enthusiast? Don’t fret, Columbus has you covered there too with the Blue Jackets NHL team as well as a jam-packed collegiate athletics schedule.* With a climate that gives the best of all four seasons, you’ll be glad you chose Columbus as your collegiate destination.

Capital University offers 138 Degree programs. It's a medium sized private university in a large suburb. In 2015, 937 students graduated with students earning 687 Bachelor's degrees, 148 Doctoral degrees, and 102 Master's degrees.

Otterbein University offers 159 Degree programs. It's a small private university in a large suburb. In 2015, 760 students graduated with students earning 596 Bachelor's degrees, 146 Master's degrees, 10 Doctoral degrees, and 8 Certificates degrees.

Ohio Dominican University offers 103 Degree programs. It's a small private university in a large city. In 2015, 646 students graduated with students earning 394 Bachelor's degrees, 206 Master's degrees, 46 Associate's degrees.

Columbus College of Art and Design offers 11 Degree programs. It's a small private university in a large city. In 2015, 315 students graduated with students earning 299 Bachelor's degrees, and 16 Master's degrees.

Pontifical College Josephinum offers 15 Degree programs. It's a very small private university in a large city. In 2015, 90 students graduated with students earning 51 Master's degrees, 36 Bachelor's degrees, and 3 Certificates degrees.

Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers 18 Degree programs. It's a very small private university in a large city. In 2015, 436 students graduated with students earning 343 Bachelor's degrees, 93 Master's degrees.

Best Community Colleges in Columbus

Columbus State Community College offers 199 Degree programs. It's a very large public college in a large city. In 2015, 7,031 students graduated with students earning 4,612 Certificates degrees, and 2,419 Associate's degrees.

Columbus Technical College offers 127 Degree programs. It's a medium sized public college in a mid sized city. In 2015, 1,612 students graduated with students earning 1,240 Certificates degrees, and 372 Associate's degrees.

Central Ohio Technical College offers 44 Degree programs. It's a small public college in a small suburb. In 2015, 762 students graduated with students earning 601 Associate's degrees, and 161 Certificates degrees.

Fortis College-Columbus offers 13 Degree programs. It's a small private college in a large suburb. In 2015, 177 students graduated with students earning 118 Certificates degrees, and 59 Associate's degrees.

American National University-Columbus offers 17 Degree programs. It's a very small private university in a large city. In 2015, 41 students graduated with students earning 33 Associate's degrees, 8 Certificates degrees.

Bradford School offers 11 Degree programs. It's a very small private college in a large suburb. In 2015, 242 students graduated with students earning 217 Associate's degrees, and 25 Certificates degrees.

American Institute of Alternative Medicine offers 6 Degree programs. It's a very small private college in a large city. In 2015, 130 students graduated with students earning 66 Associate's degrees, and 64 Certificates degrees.

Ohio Business College-Hilliard offers 15 Degree programs. It's a very small private college in a large suburb. In 2015, 122 students graduated with students earning 103 Certificates degrees, and 19 Associate's degrees.

Daymar College-Lancaster offers 16 Degree programs. It's a very small private college in a outlying rural. In 2015, 66 students graduated with students earning 53 Certificates degrees, and 13 Associate's degrees.

Miller-Motte Technical College-Columbus offers 12 Degree programs. It's a very small private college in a mid sized city. In 2015, 223 students graduated with students earning 155 Associate's degrees, and 68 Certificates degrees.

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